August 17, 2012 Archives

Mogadishu 2012: Photo Essay

As Somalia approaches yet another moment of political transition, the first of two photo essays illustrates life in the war-ravaged nation's capital.  

Julian Assange Supporters Thank Ecuadorian Consul

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange are invited into New York's Ecuadorian consulate after the government granted him asylum.

War Crimes Found on Both Sides of Syria's Civil War

The U.N. accuses the Assad dictatorship of war crimes against civilians and rebel fighters, but atrocities have been reported on both sides of the conflict.

Raw Video: S. African Police Open Fire on Miners

Warning: Graphic content. South African police opened fire on a crowd of striking miners that charged a line of officers trying to disperse them.

Paralyzed Man in Tears After Losing Right-to-die Ruling

Tony Nicklinson sobbed in his wheelchair after losing a High Court fight for the legal right to end his life.

Russian Patriarch in Poland for Historic Visit

Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill began a landmark visit to deeply Catholic Poland Thursday, but the trip risked being overshadowed by an outcry over the much-anticipated Pussy Riot verdict. The prospect of three years in jail for all-girl Russian band Pussy Riot as punishment for their anti-Putin "punk prayer" protest in Moscow's Orthodox Chris

Ryan: Obama a 'Doormat' to China

Campaigning in North Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan slammed President Obama for not following through with promises to stop China's illegal trade practices.

Relations Grow Between China, Brazil

Ramy Inocencio with a look at the ties that bind Brazil and China.

War Drums for Israel and Iran?

 Israeli ambassador to U.S. talks potential strike on nuclear facilities.

Al Jazeera Speaks to FSA Deputy Commander

Anita McNaught speaks to Malik al-Kurdi, deputy commander of the Free Syrian Army, about the escalating violence in his country.

U.S.-Turkey Divergence on Syria

Reva Bhalla examines the growing disagreement between Turkey and the United States over what a post-al Assad Syria might look like.

UN Plans Transformed Presence in Damascus

Some 2.5 million people face destitution in Syria as fighting grows ever more intense in populated areas, the United Nations top relief official said today, calling on the Government and donors to facilitate more aid through non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on the ground.

Assessing Russian, Iranian involvement in Syria

How should U.S. proceed in situation?

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